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Like everything else in life, having and using an Android phone is both a blessing and a bane. There are infinite customizations to be had, and each manufacturer does something unique to their Android ...

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Software updates are vital as they provide new features, fix bugs, and improve your phone's security. However, updates can occasionally fail. Your phone may freeze, restart, or malfunction. You may ...

Android 15 Beta on the OnePlus 12 comes with a Repair mode that saves you from resetting your device when sending it for a repair without compromising your privacy. However, you need to go through the ...

Chances are you've seen one of iFixit's breakdown articles for some device or another. These folks are experts at tearing open even the smallest gadgets and determining how easy they would be to ...

Sending your phone off to be repaired can be scary. You never really know if the person working on your device is able to gain access to your private files. This is why it’s recommended that you ...

Having to send a broken phone for repair is already a stressful experience. You find yourself without your primary means of communication, you’re hoping it’ll be quickly fixed without any blunders or ...

iFixit, a company which made its name supplying parts, tools and instructional guides for repairing Apple products, is now branching out into the Android market. So if you’ve been wondering what to do ...

Following the example of Samsung’s “Maintenance Mode,” Google is preparing a new “repair mode” for Pixel phones to keep your sensitive data safe when others are working on your phone. Android 14 QPR1 ...

Rita was a Managing Editor at Android Police. Once upon a time, she was a pharmacist as well. Her love story with Android started in 2009 and has been going stronger with every update, device, tip, ...

So, your trusty smartphone has seen better days, and you've come to the realization that it's time for a new one. Maybe it's dead, or perhaps it's beyond repair. Either way, you want to make sure all ...